Pulse 2.0

Ford Is Acquiring Quantum Signal And Journey For Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2019

Ford Motor Company has acquired Quantum Signal and Journey Holding to drive the growth of its autonomous vehicle initiatives.

Ninja’s Departure From Twitch To Microsoft’s Mixer: What It Means

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2019

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins recently announced that he is departing from Amazon's Twitch to stream exclusively on Microsoft Mixer. These are the details.

Oak HC/FT Raises $800 Million To Invest In Healthcare And Fintech Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2019

Oak HC/FT recently announced that it raised $800 million for its third fund to invest in healthcare and fintech startups.

Petros Partners Invests In EV Charging Company Oasis Charger

By Noah Long ● Aug 5, 2019

Petros Partners announced recently that it has invested in Oasis Charger Corporation, a Connecticut-based electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer.

Vida Ventures Secures $600 Million For Vida II Life Science Innovation Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 5, 2019

Next-generation life sciences venture firm Vida Ventures recently announced it secured $600 million for the Vida Ventures II fund.

SmartNews Raises $28 Million Funding Round At $1.1 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2019

News aggregation app SmartNews is announcing a $28 million round of funding at a $1.1 billion valuation.

Thoma Bravo’s Acquisition Of J.D. Power: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Annie Baker ● Aug 4, 2019

Recently private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced that it reached an agreement to acquire J.D. Power. These are the details behind the deal.

Why Nuvei Acquired SafeCharge For About $889 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 4, 2019

Montreal-based payment technology company Nuvei recently announced it acquired SafeCharge for $889 million. These are the details behind the deal.

AI Bootcamp: Mark Cuban, Microsoft, And Walmart Are Teaching High Schoolers How To Program

By Annie Baker ● Aug 4, 2019

The Mark Cuban Foundation has partnered with Microsoft and Walmart to set up an AI Bootcamp program for high schoolers in Dallas.

Startup Accelerator Network Techstars Raises $42 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 4, 2019

Worldwide startup accelerator network Techstars recently announced that it raised $42 million in funding led by SVB Financial Group.

Why Microsoft Acquired BlueTalon

By Noah Long ● Aug 4, 2019

Microsoft recently announced that it acquired unified data access control company BlueTalon. These are the details behind the deal.

Scopely: $1 Billion Lifetime Revenue Achieved And Star Trek Fleet Command Hits $100 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 3, 2019

Scopely recently announced a few milestones including $1 billion in lifetime revenue and Star Trek Fleet Command hitting $100 million in revenue.

Ordermark: Restaurant Ordering Management Company Raises $18 To Aggressively Expand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2019

Ordermark -- a restaurant ordering management company -- announced it raised $18 million in Series B funding to accelerate growth.

Coatue Management Raises $700 Million Fund For Early-Stage Investments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2019

Tech hedge fund company Coatue Management has raised $700 million to make early-stage investments and recently hired Dan Rose to oversee it.

India-Based Freelance Labor Company UrbanClap Raises $75 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 3, 2019

UrbanClap -- an India-based online marketplace for local services -- announced it raised $75 million in funding led by Tiger Global.

Lux Capital: $1.05 Billion Raised For Two New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 2, 2019

Venture capital firm Lux Capital has closed $1.05 billion in capital of which $500 million is for early-stage and $550 million is for an opportunity fund.

Why DoorDash Is Acquiring Caviar For $410 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 2, 2019

Last-mile logistics company DoorDash announced that it is acquiring Caviar for $410 million. These are the details.

Detroit-Based Direct-To-Consumer Plant Company Bloomscape Raises $7.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 2, 2019

Leading direct-to-consumer plant company Bloomscape has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding

Standard Cognition: $35 Million Funding Round And $535 Million Valuation

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Standard Cognition -- a company that is developing AI-based system for shopping without scanning -- has raised $35 million.

Retail Analytics Company Intelligence Node Secures $5.5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 2, 2019

Retail analytics and pricing intelligence leader Intelligence Node announced it closed $5.5 million in funding.

Online Campsite Company Hipcamp Raises $25 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 2, 2019

Online campsite company Hipcamp announced it raised $25 million in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Tile Raises $45 Million To Expand Internationally And Launch New Products

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Leading smart location company Tile announced it closed $45 million in a Series C round of funding.

Brand Transformation Agency Phenomenon Receives Majority Investment From Berggruen And Sleeping Bear

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Leading business agency Phenomenon announced it received a strategic major investment from Berggruen Holdings and Sleeping Bear.

AI-Enabled Voice Technology Company Replicant Raises $7 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 2, 2019

Replicant -- a cutting-edge provider of AI-enabled voice technologies -- announced it raised $7 million in seed funding.

Life Sciences R&D Cloud Platform Company Benchling Raises $34.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Leading life sciences R&D cloud platform company Benchling announced it closed $34.5 million in Series C funding.

Threshold Ventures Is Targeting $250 Million For New Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 2, 2019

Threshold Ventures -- the venture firm formerly known as DFJ recently filed a Form D revealing a plan to raise $250 million.

Edge Computing Company Balena Secures $14.4 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 2, 2019

Edge computing pioneer company Balena recently announced that it raised $14.4 million in Series B.

AeroSafe Global Raises $31.5 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Aug 2, 2019

AeroSafe Global recently announced that Peloton Equity, LLC invested $31.5 million into the company.

Hippo Insurance: $100 Million Funding At A $1 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Aug 2, 2019

Hippo Insurance announced it has raised $100 million in Series D round of funding led by Bond.

Visa’s Fast Track Program Launches In The U.S. To Support Fintechs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2019

Financial services company Visa announced the expansion of its popular Fast Track program to the U.S. to support fintechs.

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Ford Is Acquiring Quantum Signal And Journey For Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives

Ninja’s Departure From Twitch To Microsoft’s Mixer: What It Means

Oak HC/FT Raises $800 Million To Invest In Healthcare And Fintech Startups

Petros Partners Invests In EV Charging Company Oasis Charger

Vida Ventures Secures $600 Million For Vida II Life Science Innovation Fund

SmartNews Raises $28 Million Funding Round At $1.1 Billion Valuation

Thoma Bravo’s Acquisition Of J.D. Power: Details About The Deal You Should Know

Why Nuvei Acquired SafeCharge For About $889 Million

AI Bootcamp: Mark Cuban, Microsoft, And Walmart Are Teaching High Schoolers How To Program

Startup Accelerator Network Techstars Raises $42 Million

Why Microsoft Acquired BlueTalon

Scopely: $1 Billion Lifetime Revenue Achieved And Star Trek Fleet Command Hits $100 Million

Ordermark: Restaurant Ordering Management Company Raises $18 To Aggressively Expand

Coatue Management Raises $700 Million Fund For Early-Stage Investments

India-Based Freelance Labor Company UrbanClap Raises $75 Million

Lux Capital: $1.05 Billion Raised For Two New Funds

Why DoorDash Is Acquiring Caviar For $410 Million

Detroit-Based Direct-To-Consumer Plant Company Bloomscape Raises $7.5 Million

Standard Cognition: $35 Million Funding Round And $535 Million Valuation

Retail Analytics Company Intelligence Node Secures $5.5 Million

Online Campsite Company Hipcamp Raises $25 Million

Tile Raises $45 Million To Expand Internationally And Launch New Products

Brand Transformation Agency Phenomenon Receives Majority Investment From Berggruen And Sleeping Bear

AI-Enabled Voice Technology Company Replicant Raises $7 Million

Life Sciences R&D Cloud Platform Company Benchling Raises $34.5 Million

Threshold Ventures Is Targeting $250 Million For New Fund

Edge Computing Company Balena Secures $14.4 Million

AeroSafe Global Raises $31.5 Million In Funding

Hippo Insurance: $100 Million Funding At A $1 Billion Valuation

Visa’s Fast Track Program Launches In The U.S. To Support Fintechs